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2013 Toyota Camry Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 67 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2013 Toyota Camry, 24% of its 274 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 56,500. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
67
24% of 274
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
56,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the car stalling or losing power unexpectedly at low speeds, including while turning or pulling away from a stop.
  • Several complaints describe shuddering or jerking between roughly 30 and 50 mph that dealers diagnosed as torque converter shudder.
  • Some drivers describe a hesitation or delay of about a second before the transmission shifts, especially around 20 mph.
  • A few owners report the vehicle rolling backward and crashing after being left without being shifted fully into park.
  • Owners describe the transmission feeling like it is not changing gears properly, paired with jerking during acceleration.

When 2013 Toyota Camry transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 25, 2013, latest Mar 24, 2026.

2013 Toyota Camry transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter52013 Q22014 Q32015 Q42017 Q12018 Q32020 Q32021 Q42024 Q2
67 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2016 Q1 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2013 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201045 (8%)
  2. 201149 (8%)
  3. 2012142 (24%)
  4. 201367 (24%)
  5. 2014128 (28%)
  6. 201536 (13%)
  7. 201618 (10%)
  8. 20176 (4%)
  9. 2018196 (26%)
  10. 2019113 (29%)
  11. 202033 (12%)
  12. 202112 (8%)
  13. 20226 (10%)
  14. 20237 (11%)
  15. 20243 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2013 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 67 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2013 Camry, which is 24% of the 274 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2013 Toyota Camry?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this transmission & powertrain issue on the 2013 Camry.
At what mileage do 2013 Camry transmission problems usually show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 56,500 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do 2013 Camry owners report?
Owners describe stalling at low speed, shuddering or jerking between about 30 and 50 mph often tied to torque converter shudder, and hesitation before gear shifts.
Were there any crashes linked to these transmission complaints?
NHTSA data shows 4 crashes and 1 injury associated with the transmission & powertrain complaints filed for the 2013 Camry, with no fires reported.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.